Downpatrick vs Newcastle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Downpatrick is about 0% cheaper on average. Downpatrick has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Downpatrick
£224,790
Newcastle
£225,627
Crime Rate
Downpatrick
92.1
Newcastle
113.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Downpatrick
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Downpatrick
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
EPC Rating
Downpatrick
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
Median Income
Downpatrick
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Newcastle
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Downpatrick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £225,627 in Newcastle. The most affordable entry point in Downpatrick is a flat at £88,731, while in Newcastle it is a flat at £108,359.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Newcastle (£108,359 vs £88,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newcastle prices grew faster — 32% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Downpatrick (92.1 per 1,000) compared to Newcastle (113.3 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Downpatrick is violent-crime, while in Newcastle it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Downpatrick's most common crime is violent crime; in Newcastle it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Downpatrick and Newcastle. Downpatrick has 0 schools and Newcastle has 0 schools.
Downpatrick School Inspection Breakdown
Newcastle School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Downpatrick | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband speed data is not available for both Downpatrick and Newcastle at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Downpatrick and Newcastle. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Downpatrick and Newcastle at this time.
| Indicator | Downpatrick | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,874 | 7,743 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | N/A | N/A |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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